The Doctor's Christmas Eve - James Lane Allen - Bog

The Doctor's Christmas Eve by James Lane Allen is a heartwarming story that centers around the life of a country doctor named John Blair. On Christmas Eve, Dr. Blair is called to the bedside of a sick child in a nearby village. As he sets out on his journey, he encounters various challenges, including a treacherous snowstorm and a broken-down carriage.Despite these obstacles, Dr. Blair perseveres and eventually arrives at the home of the sick child. There, he discovers that the child's mother is also gravely ill. Moved by their plight, Dr. Blair decides to stay with the family throughout the night, doing everything in his power to save both mother and child.As the night wears on, Dr. Blair reflects on the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of compassion and selflessness. By the time morning arrives, he has not only saved the lives of the sick mother and child but has also been reminded of the true spirit of the holiday season.The Doctor's Christmas Eve is a timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the power of the human spirit. It is a perfect read for anyone looking to get into the Christmas spirit and be reminded of the importance of kindness and generosity.1910. Contents: Part I. The Children of Desire; When a Son Finds out about his Father; The Books of the Year; The Book of the Years; Evergreen and Thorn Tree; Part II. Two Other Winter Snowbirds at a Window; Four in a Cage; The Realm of Midnight; Time-Spirit and Eternal Spirit; When a Father Finds out about a Son; and Living out the Years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.